Best Herbs to Cure Prostate Problems Naturally – Effective Remedies
Abstract
The most common problem being faced by men nowadays is benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) also known as “enlarge prostate”. Prostate is a gland found only in males. Other ailment associated with prostate are –inflammation of prostate, nodular hyperplasia and carcinoma. A great hype in prostate problems is generally seen in present era. This could be due to shoddy lifestyle and dietary regime of humans. Ayurveda offers various natural herbs that work very effectively in every prostate disease. By using them properly we can get rid of this malady.
Introduction
Firstly let’s discuss about Prostate gland
In normal healthy adult it weighs approximately 20 grams. It is present behind the male urethra and contains 5 lobes during embryonic development. But at birth, they fuse to form three lobes.
Functions of prostate
- Play a major role in maintenance of sperm motility.
- Promote clotting of semen which is essential for holding the sperm in uterine cervix.
According to ayurveda- we correlate it with “mutraaghat” (retention of urine). As it is the main complaint faced by patient of prostate problem.
- Acharya charak explain mutraghat in (charak sidhhi sathan chapter 9). One of its types is
- Asthila (enlarge prostate)- with this we do comparison of ‘benign prostate hyperplasia
This verse says that
When vitiated vata dosha goes to basti(bladder) and guda(anal region)it leads to formation of adhaman(inflammation) further causing formation of sharp pain in affected area, known as “vaata asthila”(enlarge prostate).
Causes
As per ayurveda- Main causes of mutraghat are as follow
- If a person control natural urge of urination (urine), defecation (stool) for a large period of time.
- Stagnation of semen.
- Use of tikshan(strong) medicine .
- Intake of ruksh(rough)food.
- Endulge oneself in vaat prakopak ahaar-vihar(such diet and lifestyle that increase vata dosha in your body).
Other causes:
- Dietary habits: if a person do excessive intake of fat and protein rich diet (as in male to increase their body mass they usually consume such die).
- Hypertension ( raised blood pressure)
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Obesity.
- Age factor- it plays a huge role in forming enlarge prostate, people of old age are more prone to this disorder.
- Weak immunity of the body.
Signs/Symptoms
- Obstruction of urine and feces.
- Acute pain in lower abdomen.
- Itching
- Stiffness in bladder.
- Dysuria( difficulty in passing urine)
- Burning sensation in bladder and penis.
- Reddish-yellow urine.
- Heaviness in bladder area.
- Difficulty in micturition.
- Oliguria( decreased urination)
- Indigestion
- Heaviness in penis.
- General physical examination of patient by using inspection and palpation technique.
- Proper history taking.
- Ultrasonography.
- Renal function test.
- Prostate specific antigen test.
According to ayurveda we diagnose the disease
>By observing the signs and symptoms of the patient along with the prakriti analysis consider all other factors like naadi(pulse rate), mutra( urine examination), mal( stool examination), jivha(tongue examination), shabad[evaluating various sounds present in our body like peristalsis(intestinal movements)], sparsh[tactile(touch) evaluation], drik( visual examination), akriti (physical examination
Trividh pariksha( set of 3 examination)
- darshan( diagnosis is made by visual examination of the symptoms)
- sparshan( physician use tactile examination to evaluate whether skin is cold/hot.
- prashan( physician ask direct question form the patient)
Treatment
1. (A)SANSHODHAN CHIKITSADetoxification)
- Snehan- use of herbal oil to smoothen body channels either by taking it through oral cavity or by oil massaging.
- Sweden- (steaming procedure) herbal steam is applied to the body to loosen the blocked body channels
- Sneh virechan- dosha’s are excreted out from the body through anal route by using grit/oil.
- Uttar basti- medicine is given in liquid form by a specially made basti yantra (device) by adding it into the urinary tract of the patient.
- Aasthapan and anuvasan basti- same procedure as utar basti, only difference is that medicine is given inside the body through anal route.
(B). SANSHAMAN CHIKITSA (to balance dosha(toxins) within the body by giving medicine oral route.
- Chanderkala ras-125-250 mg with honey twice daily.
- Shavet parpati – 125- 250 mg with honey twice daily.
- Praval pishti- 250-500mg with honey twice daily.
- Mutrakrichantak ras- 125-250 mg with honey twice daily.
- Trinpanchamul kawath- 20 ml with plain water.
- Chandanadi vati- 2 tablets twice daily with plain water.
Most Effective Herbs Mentioned in Classical Text Are
- Gokshura (tribulus terresteries)- is mutrakrich nashak( treat retention of urine) and lowers vitiated vata dosha.
- Vidarigandha( pueraria tuberosa)- is a vrishyay( increase reproductive system functioning) and sarvdoshhar( balances imbalance of tridosha)
- Haridra (curcuma longa) – reduces inflammation due to anti inflammatory property.
- Punarnava( Boerhavia diffusa)- great immune modulator, raise hemoglobin content of the body , good for reproductive health of the body.
- Trapush(cucumis sativus)-has sheet virya(cold potency) so help in reducing pita dosha related disorders like prostate problem.
Some Famous Formulations Of Planet Ayurveda For This
(A). Prostate Care Pack – It contains 4 Formulations.
1. Varunadi Vati
- INGREDIENTS: punarnava( Boerhavia diffusa), Guggul( commiphora mukul), gokshura( Tribulus terrestris),varun( Crataeva nurvala), etc.
- Above mentioned herbs have effects on kapha, meda and urinary tract. Therefore useful in prostate problems.
Dosage – 2 tablets twice daily
2. Tribulus Power (gokshura)
- INGREDIENTS: extracts of Tribulus terrestris(gokshura)
- It is the most effective herb mentioned in ayurveda for treating retention of urine that’s the main complaint face by a patient of every prostate problem.
Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily
3. Shilajit Capsules
- INGREDIENTS: Shilajit(Asphaltum
- It is a great immune booster, posses’ antioxidant property, so useful in maintaining proper functioning of reproductive system of males.
Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily
4. Kanchnaar Guggul
- INGREDIENTS: Kachnaar (Bauhinia variegata) and Guggul (Commiphora mukul)
- Kachnaar controls polyurea or dysuria and because of ruksha property it helps in reducing fat/lipid disorders.
- Guggul has analagesics( relieve pain) property so this combination of kachnaar & guggual work best in prostate problem.
Dosage – tablets twice daily
5. Prostate Support Tablet
- INGREDIENTS: saw palmetto, pygeum, stinging nettle, lycopene, selenium, zinc, and beta-sitostero
- Prostate support supplements are designed to promote prostate health, reduce inflammation, and improve urinary function, especially in men experiencing age-related prostate issues.
Dosage – 2 tablets twice daily with warm water.
Conclusion
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